May 2, 2024

Processing and Packaging

Spanish manufacturers of kitchenware and tableware for hotel and catering industry take part in Ambiente Trade Fair in Frankfurt

After a break due to the Covid pandemic, which forced thecancellation of the 2021 and 2022 editions, Ambiente (International Consumer Goods Trade Fair) isreturning from 3 to 7 February to the Messe Frankfurt trade fair centre (Frankfurt, Germany).Ambiente annually showcases the latest trends in table, kitchen and household products; interiordesign, furnishings and decoration for home

New Ishida bagmaker provides maximum versatility for snacks

Ishida Europe has further consolidated its position as the leading manufacturer of complete snacks packaging solutions with the launch of a new vertical form fill seal (VFFS) bagmaker. With 30% increase in speed compared to previous models, the INSPIRA Boxmotion is particularly effective for food manufacturers that want to reduce costs and ensure an error-free

How the Best Steam Peelers can significantly Reduce Food Waste on Vegetable Processing Lines.

When peeling vegetables, many processing lines waste huge amounts of food – and potential revenue. With modern peeling machines, however, this can be prevented, while also reducing energy costs and water consumption. Eamonn Cullen, Marketing Manager Peeling at TOMRA Food, explains how. Food waste is financial waste, yet when processing lines peel vegetables, they often

GEA solutions central to Master Good’s ongoing prosperity

A combination of GEA technology and expertise have been key factors in helping long-term customer the Master Good Group to embrace automation and achieve its sustainability targets, as well as meet the growing demand from retailers for its chicken products and ready meals. The Hungary-based fourth-generation family-run poultry business, which dates back 115 years, has

Sidel is supporting the growth of Mont Roucous France

Founded in 1977, the Mont Roucous company was sold to Danone in 2000, and in 2007 it became an independent company again. From its early days, Mont Roucous has positioned its water as ideal for mothers and babies and has long been recommended by maternity clinics. With its very low mineral content, the water is

Interview:- Closing the loop

Gunnar Groebler, Chairman of the Executive Board of Salzgitter AG, and KHS Managing Director Kai Acker in dialog In the new group strategy adopted by Salzgitter AG this year, three of the key issues are the circular economy, partnerships and transformation. In the following interview group CEO Gunnar Groebler and KHS CEO Kai Acker outline

GEA Batch2Flow innovation earns Industry Excellence Award

The increasing global importance on reducing food loss and increasing efficiency in the food supply chain is driving food manufacturers to seek out ways to change their production methods for the better. The award-winning solution called Batch2Flow, designed by technology specialists from GEA, offers such improvements to food manufacturers. An automation food processing solution, Batch2Flow

A trade fair for everyone: An overview of interpack 2023

Lost in the exhibition halls? Not at interpack. In order to help our visitors find everything they are looking for, the fully booked interpack 2023 features a concept for the halls that is based on clear focal points for each industry. No other industry trade fair can compare when it comes to representing the global

Coca-Cola NBC in Nigeria turns to Sidel for ‘the ideal project’

Sidel, the complete line solutions provider, has recently accomplished the installation of its Super Combi high-speed, flexible and digitally empowered packaging line at the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC). NBC is part of Coca-Cola Hellenic, the Coca-Cola Company’s third largest bottling partner, which sells more than 2 billion unit cases each year to 600 million consumers

Krones has affirmed its commitment to net zero

In its climate strategy adopted in 2020, Krones set itself the target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions caused in the company by its own vehicle fleet or production plants, for example, by 80 per cent by 2030. In addition, the group aims to cut emissions attributable to the upstream and downstream value chain by 25

PAUL SLUPECKI APPOINTED AS HEAD OF TOMRA FRESH FOOD

For the new leader of TOMRA’s business area specializing in fresh fruit and vegetables, the priorities are customer-centricity and developing the business’ global presence TOMRA Food has appointed Paul Slupecki as Senior Vice President, Head of TOMRA Fresh Food. This follows the reorganization of TOMRA Food into two business areas, TOMRA Fresh Food and TOMRA

Ecolean showcases its’ excellent fit with Vietnam during Foodtech VN

Packaging supplier Ecolean will exhibit at FoodtechVN in Vietnam, 7-10 December 2022. “Thanks to our successful growth in recent years, Vietnam has progressed to be a strategically important market for Ecolean”, says Thuy Dinh, Sales Director, Ecolean. “FoodtechVN is the perfect showcase for our innovative and convenient packaging solutions which uniquely offer maximised differentiation and

Melodea enters US with plastic-free packaging solution

New US plant to boost production of its paper sidestream-sourced barrier coating to serve the Americas Green-tech start-up Melodea, Ltd., producer of sustainable barrier coatings for packaging, announces plans to expand its eco-friendly solution to the U.S. market. The move is set to support the increased production capacity of its novel, plastic-free, plant-based barrier coatings